- [intransitive] when a cat purrs, it makes a low continuous sound in the throat, especially when it is happy or comfortable(猫)发出呼噜声,惬意地打呼噜
- The cat was purring contentedly on my lap.那只猫在我腿上心满意足地呜呜叫着。
Topics Animalsc2 - [intransitive] (of a machine or vehicle机器或机动车) to make a low continuous sound; to move making such a sound轰隆作响;轰鸣着移动
- a purring engine轰隆作响的发动机
- The car purred away.汽车咕隆着开走了。
Extra Examples- She turned the key and the engine purred to life.她转动钥匙,发动机发出呜呜声。
- The car purred smoothly along the narrow lane.汽车沿着狭窄的车道平稳地行驶。
Topics Transport by car or lorryc2 - [intransitive, transitive] (+ speech) to speak in a low and gentle voice, for example to show you are happy or satisfied, or because you want to attract somebody or get them to do something(愉快或满意地)低沉柔和地讲话;轻声招呼
- He was purring with satisfaction.他满足地轻声低语。
Word Originearly 17th cent.: imitative.